For the second straight game, Soda Springs will face off against Malad. The Cardinals will venture away from home to take on the Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Soda Springs has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Soda Springs had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Malad put an end to it on Wednesday. The Cardinals came up short against the Dragons, falling 16-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.
For Malad's part, Brycen Howe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Howe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Carter Carey was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cale Briggs, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Malad kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win (which was Malad's seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Soda Springs, they now have a losing record of 6-7-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Soda Springs has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Malad struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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